Construction Intern - Chicago Summer 2027

F.H. Paschen; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

F.H. Paschen is offering a Construction Intern position to work with project teams across the pre-construction to closeout phases.

The role focuses on quantity takeoffs, documentation, shop drawing reviews, and coordination with subcontractors in a summer program designed for students in built environment majors.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Experience with computer applications for spreadsheets, word processing and scheduling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Quantity takeoffs
• Material logs
• Project reports
• Correspondence
• Review and determine suitability of shop drawings and submittals
• Track status of change orders
• Track status of Requests for Information
• Collect, verify, and distribute as-builts
• Blueprint reading
• Close Out Documentation

Skills

Strong communication

MS Office/Spreadsheets

Education

Engineering/Construction/Architecture/Business major enrollment

Tools

Blue Beam

Revit

Procore

Job description

Position Overview

F.H. Paschen has created a robust Internship Program that provides students pursuing construction, or other curriculums within the built environment, with the opportunity to gain knowledge, work experience and an advantage over their peers at graduation. The Construction Intern is primarily a summer position to work with a project team and gain experience, in preparation for a career in Construction Project Management. The intern’s placement can range from pre-construction through project closeout. Responsibilities may include, but won’t be limited to, subcontractor solicitation, quantity takeoffs, project documentation and field coordination and supervision.

Pay: $22 - $24/hr.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Quantity takeoffs
• Material logs
• Project reports
• Correspondence
• Review and determine suitability of shop drawings and submittals
• Track status of change orders
• Track status of Requests for Information
• Collect, verify, and distribute as-builts
• Blueprint reading
• Close Out Documentation

• Candidates should be enrolled in Engineering, Construction, Architecture, Business or related majors in the built environment.

• Have knowledge of technology related to construction, such as Blue Beam, Revit, and Procore
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
• Experience with computer applications for spreadsheets, word processing and scheduling is preferred

F.H. Paschen is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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